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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,257.20, 583,885.80 and 139,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,257.20, 583,885.80 and 139,964.40 is: 209,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,257.20 : 583,885.80 = 139,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,257.20/583,885.80 = 139,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,257.20x = 583,885.80 × 139,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,257.20x = 81,723,225,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,225,665.52/389,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,946.60

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